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Word of the Day Word of the Day: forensic This word has appeared in 322 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? ➖ @EngSkills ➖

Word of the Day off-key Definition: (adjective) Inaccurate in pitch. Synonyms: sour, false. Usage: Her wailing, off-key vocals made me cringe. Discuss ➖ @EngSkills ➖

Wordsmith.org: Today's Word writhen adjective: Twisted; coiled; contorted. ➖ @EngSkills ➖

temerity

Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub put out (1) to stop something from burning ➖ @EngSkills ➖

Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub diddly-squat | diddly anything ➖ @EngSkills ➖

Idiom of the Day talk a mile a minute To speak in a very quick or hurried manner; to talk very fast. Watch the video ➖ @EngSkills ➖

improvident

Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub lay into (1) to attack someone and repeatedly punch and kick them ➖ @EngSkills ➖

Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub wimp a weak, unassertive person ➖ @EngSkills ➖

Idiom of the Day get taken to task (by someone) To be scolded, rebuked, reprimanded, or criticized (by someone). Watch the video ➖ @EngSkills ➖

Word of the Day malinger Definition: (verb) To feign illness or other incapacity in order to avoid duty or work. Synonyms: skulk. Usage: To make sure that employees do not malinger, the boss insists that all workers submit a doctor's note when they return to work after calling in sick. Discuss ➖ @EngSkills ➖

bromide

Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub go under If a company goes under, it goes out of business and closes down. ➖ Sent by @TheFeedReaderBot ➖ ➖ @EngSkills ➖

Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub cop out to not do something you should do because of fear of failure ➖ @EngSkills ➖

Idiom of the Day be taken by surprise To be happened upon when one is not ready, prepared, or on guard; to be shocked or startled by someone or something. Watch the video ➖ @EngSkills ➖

Word of the Day precept Definition: (noun) Rule of personal conduct. Synonyms: principle. Usage: I forget who it was that recommended men for their soul's good to do each day two things they disliked: it was a wise man, and it is a precept that I have followed scrupulously; for every day I have got up and I have gone to bed. Discuss ➖ @EngSkills ➖

Word of the Day Word of the Day: entourage This word has appeared in 208 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? ➖ @EngSkills ➖

Idiom of the Day take the weight off (one's) feet To lie or (especially) sit down, generally after being upright for a long period of time. Watch the video ➖ @EngSkills ➖

Word of the Day mastermind Definition: (verb) Plan and direct (a complex undertaking). Synonyms: engineer, orchestrate, organize, direct. Usage: The finance minister will continue to mastermind economic reform. Discuss ➖ @EngSkills ➖